The Series S is for people who would normally have gone with the One S or PS4 this holiday because next gen is too expensive.The Series S is for people that only play FIFA/COD/Madden/2k. Its not for anyone on this forum or any hardcore gamer in general
They don't need to "go" for a One S or a PS4, because they already own those things.The Series S is for people who would normally have gone with the One S or PS4 this holiday because next gen is too expensive.
You know what I mean, stop being difficult...>Not for hardcore gamers/FIFA/Cod players.
That's a hot take. There are hardcore CoD and FIFA players too. Some spend 10+HR days on them, what gets the hardcore pass? Doom? Assassin's creed? Because the two games you mentioned could be harder/more frustrating than those at times.
I think the S makes more sense as a second system in the household for your kids or a second bedroom. For $600 you could get two kids each their own console that would otherwise cost $1000.Another 100$ gets you better games, double the available storage, better graphics and performance.
I think the S makes more sense as a second system in the household for your kids or a second bedroom. For $600 you could get two kids each their own console that would otherwise cost $1000.
It's also sooo much smaller that someone might buy it for traveling purposes.
Same here.Same. I pre-ordered the Series S and am very excited for it! Chose it for the budget - specially in my country where 200 dollars of difference between SS and SX/PS5 is actually much more money and work hours.
How come?While it might be not as powerful as XSX/PS5, hence won't support 4K TVs as well as the two, it's certainly a waaay better console than XB1, PS4, 1X and Pro combined.
But without exclusive software anytime soon, why spend $299 for no reason this year? All the major third party games will still run on Xbox One. Not buy and wait is the cheapest option.Microsoft is trying to create a new paradigm. They are no longer talking about generations they are talking about software as a continuum and allowing the consumer to spec up their hardware as their life situation allows, not everyone has 500 dollars to drop on a console and not everyone can buy a 3080 or a iPhone pro.. This is essentially the PC and phone way of doing business.
This is misguided. Previous gen console still sell significant amounts during the first year of a new generation. New owners who would have been relegated to only being able to afford a One S or a PS4 can now afford a next gen system and play next gen games.They don't need to "go" for a One S or a PS4, because they already own those things.
That's my main source of skepticism towards Series S; they are marketed towards people who can't afford to upgrade to next gen fully, but also have little reason to upgrade at all period because their existing consoles already play the games they want and to come in the near future. The non-crossgen next gen mainstream third party games won't show up for a few more years and therefore, there is no reason to buy a Series S.
And that is right, but they don't pay the first adapter tax. They are willing to wait until a whole gen is already over. So they won't buy it this year or even the next. They will NOT buy a brand new machine at MSRP.This is misguided. Previous gen console still sell significant amounts during the first year of a new generation.
But without exclusive software anytime soon, why spend $299 for no reason this year? All the major third party games will still run on Xbox One. Not buy and wait is the cheapest option.
Why would you buy an Iphone this year and not wait? Or why do you buy the iphone 11 instead of the 12 pro or regular 12? Why did you buy a 2070 last year instead of a 2080? Who knows? You probably had some financial pressures, or didn't think you needed it. People make lots of decisions for various reasons the xbox series S is out there, buy it or don't, its not the best but its better than an xbox one s for the same price and will play next gen titles.But without exclusive software anytime soon, why spend $299 for no reason this year? All the major third party games will still run on Xbox One. Not buy and wait is the cheapest option.
No, but it has GamePass and Zenimax/Bethesda games.How come?
Can it play PlayStation high quality games?
That already is the case for Xbox One for the next two years though, at least for the mainstream games.Of course it is worth it for those that want a system that can play all the latest games and don't care that it will be downscaled on their system.
They are owners of Xbox One X, that makes them non-casual. It just happened that they are actually downsizing from what they usually buy. Good for them. But that is a different customer base from the alleged casual market people are saying Series S was for.The two “gamers” in my work have sold their one x for a series s preorder. They gloat how one console and game pass is all they need. I think this will be a more common outlook for many people who only play a few big name games per year.
There are people who buy things day one, and those who don't. You can tell who don't, by finding out they don't actually own a current gen machine yet. And those people will not be buying Series S at its literally most expensive time, its first release year.Why would you buy an Iphone this year and not wait? Or why do you buy the iphone 11 instead of the 12 pro or regular 12? Why did you buy a 2070 last year instead of a 2080? Who knows? You probably had some financial pressures, or didn't think you needed it. People make lots of decisions for various reasons the xbox series S is out there, buy it or don't, its not the best but its better than an xbox one s for the same price and will play next gen titles.
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"But what about upgrades" and "But what about saving money!" are contradictory arguments. In trying to do both, Series S will fail at both.
Horrible take, Fortnite isn't a next-gen game. Why are you getting a new console to play Fortnite? Give them a PS4 if thats the case.You might be right, but we have gamer kids at home, my nephews. PS5 makes much more sense, as they are now mostly playing fortnite online without PS Plus, also they can play other free2play games like Warframe etc. On Xbox you can't play free to play games without Gold, and GamePass seems to require Gold (Ultimate) for online MP as it seems.
So overall, it's the worst next gen ever, not an opinion, because it doesn't appeal to its targeted audience.
Another 100$ gets you better games, double the available storage, better graphics and performance.
Also, XSS storage can be expanded using cheap SSD afaik
Which is why this console is just a bad prop. If you wanted to argue "Xbox only!!" then another $220 gets you 1TB, so why not just pay $200 for another 0.5TB and 3x the power?
Buy cheap you mean expensive and proprietary?
Speak for yourself bro.It's a bad deal at launch that's only going to get worse as we get further in to the generation. The X is just better in every way and you're mugging yourself off if you buy S. If you can afford 299, you can afford 499. If you really can't afford 499, wait a month or two til you can because you'll miss nothing this year by waiting anyway.
You miss the point. The fact that older generation consoles still sell is proof of the price conscious consumer. At $299 the Series S is targeting those gamers. With GamePass and flawless BC the Series S changes the rules. There's literally no reason to buy a previous Gen product this time around. The 4th Gen Xboxes are the most compatible consoles ever it literally makes no sense to get anything else if you only have $299 and want to play the best versions of Madden, FIFA, and COD at that price.And that is right, but they don't pay the first adapter tax. They are willing to wait until a whole gen is already over. So they won't buy it this year or even the next. They will NOT buy a brand new machine at MSRP.
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There are people who buy things day one, and those who don't. You can tell who don't, by finding out they don't actually own a current gen machine yet. And those people will not be buying Series S at its literally most expensive time, its first release year.
It is not about financial pressures, for a lot of people gaming isn't their major hobby. For them, PS4 games are fresh and new. And a $199 PS4 slim would be what they would be waiting for to replace their aging PS3.
"But what about upgrades" and "But what about saving money!" are contradictory arguments. In trying to do both, Series S will fail at both.
They are owners of Xbox One X, that makes them non-casual. It just happened that they are actually downsizing from what they usually buy. Good for them. But that is a different customer base from the alleged casual market people are saying Series S was for.
I'm getting an S for my son at his Mom's house and an X for my house, so he can play next-gen stuff over there and play his games when he comes to my house too.
I'm really glad they're making this.
Yeah... plenty of X360/indie games to have fun with...No, but it has GamePass and Zenimax/Bethesda games.
But... you could pick up a used Xbox One for about $100 today and play GamePass on that if 4k isn't something you need. And have a Blu-Ray drive. If gaming isn't a big deal to you, why in the hell would you drop $300 when there are millions of Xbox Ones on the resale market that would work just fine?Yeah... plenty of X360/indie games to have fun with...
Not really, it's full of compromises and it's not clearly better than the 1X. It has a faster I/O, bit it's tiny. It has a better cpu, but the GPU has worse performance, even if it has better features. It can't do backwards compatibility like the 1X can, which is the only reason to get a new Xbox at the moment as it launches with no next gen games.
Exactly.But... you could pick up a used Xbox One for about $100 today and play GamePass on that if 4k isn't something you need. And have a Blu-Ray drive. If gaming isn't a big deal to you, why in the hell would you drop $300 when there are millions of Xbox Ones on the resale market that would work just fine?
You are aware of the fact that at some point games won't appear on last gen consoles?Exactly.
Why do I need to buy Series S is I can play EXACTLY the same games on One S
Doesn't make sense whatsoever
And when that time comes, you could buy the Series S. Likely at a discount and with bundled games. What is the point of buying Series S at its most expensive in launch month, and then wait two more years to run games for it?You are aware of the fact that at some point games won't appear on last gen consoles?
What nonsense is this?
Horrible take, Fortnite isn't a next-gen game. Why are you getting a new console to play Fortnite? Give them a PS4 if thats the case.
For those here who said that their are going to buy this console, please reort back of your experience, because we all others in Xbox ecosystem are getting XSX, but I would be still interested to hear from you guys.
XSS as a secondary console?I'm getting both on Tuesday, really looking forward to Series S, I'll post comparisons.
XSS as a secondary console?
You are aware of the fact that at some point games won't appear on last gen consoles?
What nonsense is this?
What is the point of buying Series S at its most expensive in launch month, and then wait two more years to run games for it?